La Grenadière by Mas Bruguière

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue

Palate: black fruit, thyme, cocoa, graphite, firm tannin

Mas Bruguière's flagship Pic Saint-Loup red. Syrah-led with Mourvèdre lending structure, aged in French oak. Built for the long haul.

What it pairs with

Slow-roasted leg of lamb Firm tannins cut the lamb's fat; thyme and rosemary in the wine echo classic Provençal seasoning.More wines for lamb →
Wild boar daube Black fruit and cocoa meet game's gamey depth; the long finish persists through rich stew.More wines for wild boar →
Aged Comté Comté's nutty crystals fit the wine's graphite and cocoa register.More wines for aged hard cheese →
Beef daube provençale Slow-braised beef finds harmony with the wine's structured Mourvèdre core.More wines for beef stew →

History

La Grenadière is the flagship cuvée of Mas Bruguière, named after the pomegranate trees on the property. Created by Guilhem Bruguière as among the longer-lived expression of the family's plots.

1991First vintage of La Grenadière released as the estate's flagship red
2015Estate certified organic by Ecocert

Facts

Producer: Mas Bruguière · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged 12-15 months in French oak barrels, partially new
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €30 at the cellar door
Drinking window: 3-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1991
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Grenadière

What does La Grenadière taste like?

Blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue on the nose; black fruit, thyme, cocoa, graphite and firm tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink La Grenadière?

Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles need careful handling.

What food pairs with La Grenadière?

Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical pairing. Wild boar daube and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in La Grenadière?

A Syrah-Mourvèdre-Grenache blend in classic Pic Saint-Loup proportions, aged 12-15 months in French oak barrels.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Mas Bruguière

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